Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the management team of NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) in our journey to excellence. Applications are invited for the position of Haematology & Red Cell Operational Lead for our Network.
The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, share our vision of a high-quality Haematology service, and must be suitably qualified and highly experienced in Haematology. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The role is to provide management and leadership for the Haematology & Red Cell services across the ESEL Pathology network and is accountable for leading and managing the delivery and development of Haematology across all seven Pathology Partnership laboratory sites, with the potential for expansion. The post holder plays a pivotal part in the development and implementation of complex services and transformation that will improve the efficiency and quality of our Haematology services.
The post holder will ensure the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service that is UKAS ISO15189 accreditation compliant and will work collaboratively with ESEL's Haematology Scientific and Operational Leads.
For further details / an informal discussion or visit contact:Jaz Dadhra | Haematology Scientific Lead | NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership | 0203 246 0441 | j.dadhra@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have day-to-day management responsibility for the operational delivery of Haematology and Red Cell services across the Pathology Partnership. Based at the Royal London Partnership Hub, they will provide leadership, guidance and support to ESL Operational Leads to ensure the effective, consistent and high-quality delivery of services across all sites.The post holder will oversee and supervise all service activities to ensure that operational and performance KPIs are achieved. They will manage and support departmental staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery, while ensuring the highest professional and technical standards are maintained at all times.The post holder will ensure parity of service delivery across all sites through the effective management of workloads, workforce planning and skill mix, equipment, safety systems, quality assurance processes, incident management and the successful implementation of service transformation and continuous improvement.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership has three operational divisions:
Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
Microbiology and Virology
Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Haematology and Red Cell Laboratory systems
- Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
- Significant experience at Band 7 level in Haematology & Specialist Haematology
Desirable
- Experience of auditing, evaluating, developing service
Skills
Essential
- Experience of routine and specialist Haematology
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Competent in the use of a Quality Management System
- Working knowledge and experience of ISO 15189 standards
- Intermediate computer skills, good knowledge of a word processing & spreadsheet packages
Desirable
- Implemented new innovations including new technology and processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge in Haematology
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- Knowledge of H&S legislation and procedures
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in change management
Desirable
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc. Biomedical Science/ Haematology or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Haematology and Red Cell Laboratory systems
- Experience of effectively managing staff, including HR issues
- Significant experience at Band 7 level in Haematology & Specialist Haematology
Desirable
- Experience of auditing, evaluating, developing service
Skills
Essential
- Experience of routine and specialist Haematology
- Competent in complex laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Competent in the use of a Quality Management System
- Working knowledge and experience of ISO 15189 standards
- Intermediate computer skills, good knowledge of a word processing & spreadsheet packages
Desirable
- Implemented new innovations including new technology and processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge in Haematology
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- Knowledge of H&S legislation and procedures
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in change management
Desirable
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology and how they may influence the future of Pathology
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc. Biomedical Science/ Haematology or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
- Evidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
